The postcode WC2N 5NS is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. WC2N 5NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2N 5NS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WC2N 5NS as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to WC2N 5NS is Craven Street which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northumberland Avenue and is 72 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 70 m away at Embankment Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 127 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2N 5NS (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WC2N 5NS is The Ship & Shovell and is 94 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 16, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Green Hut Taxi Shelter and is 54 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 26, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 276.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WC2N 5NS is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2N 5NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2N 5NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2N 5NS
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2N 5NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 695 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 794 m |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 912 m |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 913 m | |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 913 m |
| Westminster School | Independent school | 12-19 | 966 m | |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 975 m |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School | Independent school | 8-13 | 1.02 km | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.26 km |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 1.26 km | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.33 km | |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea | College | 19-99 | Good (September 29, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Morley College | College | 18-99 | 1.39 km | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Academy | 11-18 | 1.43 km | |
| King's College London Maths School | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (April 27, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Westminster City School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 1.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2N 5NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Kerridges Bar And Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Green Hut Taxi Shelter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2021 | 54 m | |
| AP Food Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 6, 2021 | 72 m | |
| BaxterStorey LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 72 m | |
| Benugo Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 31, 2019 | 72 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 72 m | |
| PWC London - Embankment | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2014 | 72 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 72 m | |
| Perkstar | Awaiting Inspection March 11, 2022 | 80 m | |
| Wasabi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 80 m | |
| Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2015 | 82 m | |
| The Ship & Shovell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2016 | 94 m | |
| National Liberal Club | Exempt February 11, 2019 | 103 m | |
| Allmart | Awaiting Inspection | 113 m | |
| Gordons Wine Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 113 m | |
| Greenaway's Pie & Mash | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 113 m | |
| Cleopatra's Needle Kiosk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 20, 2011 | 124 m | |
| Sherlock Holmes Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 128 m | |
| Champagne Charlies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2020 | 128 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2N 5NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Northumberland Avenue | 72 m | |
| Trafalgar Square | 144 m | |
| Whitehall Place | 182 m | |
| Trafalgar Square | 205 m | |
| Charing Cross | 206 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 70 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 73 m | |
| Embankment Underground Station | 78 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 127 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 155 m | |
| London Waterloo Rail Station | 680 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 133 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 165 m | |
| Embankment Pier | 169 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.57 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.73 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2N 5NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 614 m | |
| Duck Island | 661 m | |
| St James's Park Lake | 868 m | |
| The Serpentine | 3.08 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.51 km | |
| West Dock | 3.56 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.61 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.62 km | |
| Duck Pond | 3.67 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.7 km | |
| East Dock | 3.73 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.82 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 3.84 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.93 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.14 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC2N 5NS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 125 Mbps | 276.5 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.5 Mbps | 0.5 Mbps | 0.56 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 125 | 0 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 1000 | 0 |
Energy usage data for WC2N 5NS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.50696500 |
| Longitude | -0.12370700 |
| OS Easting | 530314 |
| OS Northing | 0180339 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cities of London and Westminster |
| Electoral Ward | St James's |
| Local Authority District | Westminster |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Westminster |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | City of Westminster BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33031092 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |